Great Bay Charter School (H)

Summary:

Great Bay Charter School (H) is a public charter high school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 103. The school is part of the Coastal Waters Chartered Public School District, which is ranked 153 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Analysis of Great Bay Charter School (H) reveals several areas of concern. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.38%) compared to nearby public schools like Oyster River High School and Portsmouth High School, which range from 79.63% to 95.48% white students. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state and nearby school averages in proficiency rates for the NH SAS and SAT assessments, with 0% proficiency in math in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 41%. Great Bay Charter School (H) has also consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Hampshire high schools, with a ranking of 77 out of 87 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.24%) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 4.93% to 16.75%, suggests that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Furthermore, while Great Bay Charter School (H) is a brick-and-mortar charter school, the nearby Virtual Learning Academy (H), a virtual charter school, outperforms Great Bay Charter School (H) in terms of statewide ranking and test scores, highlighting the potential for virtual learning to provide high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833-2622

(603) 519-9003

District: Great Bay Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Bay Charter School (H) ranks worse than 88.5% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Bay Charter School (H) is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Great Bay Charter School (H) employs 6.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Bay Charter School (H):

SchoolDigger ranks Great Bay Charter School (H) 77^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Great Bay Charter School (H) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

Great Bay Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Bay Charter School 153^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great Bay Charter School (H)

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Rank History for all students at Great Bay Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	27.25	67^th	79	15.2%
2010	2.56	79^th	81	2.5%
2011	9.90	77^th	81	4.9%
2012	9.20	79^th	83	4.8%
2013	2.21	82^nd	83	1.2%
2014	4.98	82^nd	85	3.5%
2015	37.63	46^th	77	40.3%
2016	57.29	34^th	84	59.5%
2017	17.36	76^th	82	7.3%
2018	27.43	62^nd	81	23.5%
2019	21.43	61^st	71	14.1%
2022	23.61	66^th	85	22.4%
2023	13.66	73^rd	85	14.1%
2024	16.95	77^th	87	11.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Great Bay Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	11.91	56^th	63	11.1%
2023	20.49	66^th	78	15.4%
2024	30.13	59^th	81	27.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Great Bay Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.95	33^rd	61	45.9%
2019	32.70	39^th	61	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Great Bay Charter School (H)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	25.44	48^th	64	25.0%
2019	20.07	55^th	66	16.7%
2022	20.80	70^th	85	17.6%
2023	11.81	78^th	83	6.0%
2024	18.04	77^th	87	11.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 4, 2021

Outstanding school. Teachers and staff as a whole are amazing and clearly love their profession. They put the students first, which is a refreshing change from what we experienced from the SAU16 middle school. We had concerns initially about a charter school as our child ranks on the upper end educationally and intellectually. We weren't sure if he'd be challenged enough but we have found the project based curriculum is so much more engaging then the standard core curriculum that we couldn't be happier with our decision to switch from public schools. The smaller size of the school makes for a much more community feel and great interaction with the student body and staff overall. Can't recommend this school enough! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 22, 2013

My two sons attend GBeCS and they love it! The small class size allows teachers to be able to reach students with varying learning styles. Every adult in the building is caring, embracing each students individuality which in turn teaches students respect. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Great Bay Charter School (H)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	75	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	76
2008	91	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	96
2009	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
2010	122	0	2	0	0	0	0	124
2011	136	0	3	2	5	0	4	150
2012	113	0	1	2	0	0	3	119
2013	124	0	3	2	1	0	2	132
2014	117	1	1	2	3	0	4	128
2015	101	1	1	3	2	0	4	112
2016	110	1	1	6	1	0	3	122
2017	121	0	1	2	0	0	2	126
2018	105	0	0	4	2	0	1	112
2019	101	1	0	1	1	0	2	106
2020	107	1	0	4	1	0	3	116
2021	84	1	0	3	1	0	5	94
2022	89	1	0	3	0	0	3	96
2023	90	0	0	6	1	0	6	103
2024	81	1	0	4	0	0	6	92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Great Bay Charter School (H)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	76	5.0	15.2	9.2
2008	96	7.4	13.0	13.5
2009	103	6.7	15.4	13.6
2010	124	5.2	23.8	14.5
2011	150	5.8	25.8	19.3
2012	119	8.2	14.5	27.7
2013	132	7.0	18.8	28.8
2014	128	5.6	22.8	25
2015	112	8.0	14.0	32.1
2016	122	7.0	17.4	29.5
2017	126	9.0	14.0	25.4
2018	112	7.9	14.1	25.9
2019	106	7.4	14.3	19.8
2020	116	7.0	16.5	20.7
2021	94	8.4	11.1	26.6
2022	96	8.4	11.4	34.4
2023	103	9.1	11.3	25.2
2024	92	6.8	13.5	20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Great Bay Charter School (H)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	76	5.0	15.2	9.2
2008	96	7.4	13.0	13.5
2009	103	6.7	15.4	13.6
2010	124	5.2	23.8	14.5
2011	150	5.8	25.8	19.3
2012	119	8.2	14.5	27.7
2013	132	7.0	18.8	28.8
2014	128	5.6	22.8	25
2015	112	8.0	14.0	32.1
2016	122	7.0	17.4	29.5
2017	126	9.0	14.0	25.4
2018	112	7.9	14.1	25.9
2019	106	7.4	14.3	19.8
2020	116	7.0	16.5	20.7
2021	94	8.4	11.1	26.6
2022	96	8.4	11.4	34.4
2023	103	9.1	11.3	25.2
2024	92	6.8	13.5	20.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Bay Charter School (H)

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 71 High schools	Ranks 73^rd of 85 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Great Bay Charter School (H))	39	14	25%
11th Grade Science (Great Bay Charter School)	39	14	25%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Great Bay Charter School (H))	19	15	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Great Bay Charter School)	19	15	4%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Great Bay Charter School (H))	41	46	5%
11th Grade Reading (Great Bay Charter School)	41	46	5%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Great Bay Charter School (H))	19	15	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Great Bay Charter School (H))	41	46	5%
All Grades Reading (Great Bay Charter School)	39	36	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Great Bay Charter School (H))	39	14	25%
All Grades Science (Great Bay Charter School)	35	17	18%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	103	2.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	90	10.9%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	25.2%	5.4%

Schools Near Great Bay Charter School (H)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Great Bay Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Great Bay Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 519-9003	92	7	13.5	20.7%	81 (88.0%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	17	77^th of 87 public high schools	11.5%		13.7	73^rd of 85 public high schools	14.1%	4	0.0	42.0	0.0	42.0	35.0	35.0
Virtual Learning Academy (H)	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	30 Linden St.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Virtual Learning Academy Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(603) 778-2500	407	88	4.6	9.3%	350 (86.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.4%)	12 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	91	6^th of 87 public high schools	93.1%		95	3^rd of 85 public high schools	96.5%	3	42.0	84.0	42.0	84.0	81.0	81.0
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	2 Holland Way	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Coastal Waters Chartered Public School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 316-6951	16	15	1.0	31.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Exeter High School	Public	9-12	1 Blue Hawk Dr.	Exeter	03833	Rockingham County	Exeter Region Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 775-8400	1,380	107	12.8	9.3%	1,238 (89.7%)	18 (1.3%)	40 (2.9%)	57 (4.1%)	10 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (0.9%)	79.1	15^th of 87 public high schools	82.8%		86.2	13^th of 85 public high schools	84.7%	2	43.0	79.0	43.0	79.0	47.0	47.0	$19,185
Newmarket Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	213 S. Main St.	Newmarket	03857	Rockingham County	Newmarket School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 659-3271	281	28	10.0	17.1%	229 (81.5%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.7%)	65.4	25^th of 87 public high schools	71.3%		68.4	23^rd of 85 public high schools	72.9%	2	27.0	65.0	27.0	65.0	60.0	60.0	$17,720
Winnacunnet High School	Public	9-12	1 Alumni Dr.	Hampton	03842	Rockingham County	Winnacunnet Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 926-3395	1,055	99	10.6	16.1%	999 (94.7%)	9 (0.9%)	37 (3.5%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	62.9	27^th of 87 public high schools	69.0%		70.5	22^nd of 85 public high schools	74.1%	5	36.0	65.0	36.0	65.0	44.0	44.0	$22,412
Sanborn Regional High School	Public	9-12	17 Danville Rd.	Kingston	03848	Rockingham County	Sanborn Regional School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 642-3341	521	42	12.4	6.5%	464 (89.1%)	9 (1.7%)	33 (6.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	26.2	66^th of 87 public high schools	24.1%		23.6	66^th of 85 public high schools	22.4%		15.0	56.0	15.0	56.0	27.0	27.0	$19,057
Epping High School	Public	9-12	21 Academy St.	Epping	03042	Rockingham County	Epping School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 679-5472	219	25	8.9	16.0%	197 (90.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	25	69^th of 87 public high schools	20.7%		34.4	55^th of 85 public high schools	35.3%	14	22.0	53.0	22.0	53.0	21.0	21.0	$21,864
Portsmouth High School	Public	9-12	50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.	Portsmouth	03801	Rockingham County	Portsmouth School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 436-7100	1,025	87	11.7	9.6%	837 (81.7%)	7 (0.7%)	56 (5.5%)	44 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.8%)	92.1	4^th of 87 public high schools	95.4%		86.2	12^th of 85 public high schools	85.9%	8	59.0	79.0	59.0	79.0	60.0	60.0	$19,004
Oyster River High School	Public	9-12	55 Coe Dr.	Durham	03824	Strafford County	Oyster River Coop School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 868-2375	838	67	12.5	8.5%	729 (87.0%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (1.8%)	45 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.4%)	91.9	5^th of 87 public high schools	94.3%		87.9	9^th of 85 public high schools	89.4%	4	53.0	80.0	53.0	80.0	62.0	62.0	$19,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Bay Charter School (H)

How many students attend Great Bay Charter School (H)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 92 students attended Great Bay Charter School (H).

What is the racial makeup of Great Bay Charter School (H)?

Students at Great Bay Charter School (H) are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Great Bay Charter School (H) a good school?

Great Bay Charter School (H) ranks in the bottom 11.5% of New Hampshire high schools.

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